The Memorial Brick Project was a huge success at Pico Park as a fundraiser to purchase the playground equipment. The park looks great! Please come take a look at the bricks. We are continuing the Memorial Brick Project through our second year as a committee as we move on to renovations of Coughlin Playground and Pond Street Playground. For information on ordering a memorial brick, please contact winthropparks@gmail.com, or the Parks and Recreation Department.

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Tickets for the Pizza Party to benefit the Capobianco-Dalton Family will be on sale at three locations on Saturday, August 17th. French Square from 9 to noon; Michaelís Mall from 10 to 1; The Senior Center from 9 to 2. Neighbor2Neighbor is sponsoring the Pizza Party on August 25th from 4 to 7 PM at the Robert A/ DeLeo Senior Center. 35 Harvard Street, Winthrop, to benefit the family who lost their home in a fire. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children. The Vocal Viking will provide entertainment. Monetary donations can also be made to the Capobianco-Dalton Family Fund at any branch of East Boston Savings Bank.

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HarborCOV offers services to survivors of domestic violence in Winthrop and other communities. Their major fundraiser, “A Taste of Chelsea”, will be held Monday, September 23rd at the new waterfront park at 99 Marginal Street in Chelsea, near Eastern Salt. Tickets are $35, 10 tickets for $30 each, or $40 at the door. More than thirty vendors will participate this year as we celebrate the 10th annual Taste of Chelsea! For tickets and information, please call Barbara at 617-846-7418 or visit the website www.harborcov.org . Thanks for your
support.

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GHOST Lecture/FUNDRAISER for the Deane Winthrop House(1637)

S.P.I.R.I.T.S. of New England Paranormal Investigations from Winthrop, will be back for their second annual fundraiser to raise money for needed repairs for the Deane Winthrop House on Saturday, September 14th from 2:00-4:00. Lecture includes a Meet and Greet with the Team, Question and Answer segment, Refreshments (including ghost cookies!), Audio and Video evidence from recent investigations including the Deane Winthrop house, the Fairbanks House (also built in 1637) and the USS CONSTITUTION! The team has also investigated the Winthrop Public Library, a few homes in town and the Winthrop Playmakers! Tours of the House will be after the Lecture and SPIRITS will be doing a private investigation of the DWH that evening. Curious? Please join us at the Lecture!! The Barn can only hold 99 people so NO tickets will be sold
at the door! Please call Ellen Macneil at 617-846-0282 for cash and checks or order by PayPal on our website www.spiritsofnewengland.org

Tickets are only $10.25 each! Canít go? Even a $5.00 donation will help with repairs! Hope you can join us!!! Let the SPIRITS move you!!!

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Winthropís Biennial Town Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.

The following races will be on the ballot:

Race Term # of Seats

Council President For two years 1

Councilor At-Large For four years 1

School Committee For four years 3

Library Trustee For four years 3

Housing Authority For four years 2

Housing Authority For four years 1

Precinct One Councilor For four years 1

Precinct Three Councilor For four years 1

Precinct Five Councilor For four years 1

Nomination papers are now available in the Town Clerkís Office. Papers must be returned to the Town Clerkís office no later than September 17th at 4pm. Town-wide offices need at least 150 certified signatures. Precinct races need at least 50 certified signatures. Please return papers to the Clerkís office as soon as possible to be processed. Please call 617-846-1742 with any questions.

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Public Works Project Status Update- August

Walden Street:

New sidewalks and final pavement at Read Street between Lincoln and Main Streets

New sidewalks and final pavement on Walden Street between Lincoln and Main Streets

Final pavement on Lincoln Street between Read and Walden

Final pavement on Short Street and Walden Place

Water main and new pavement on Governorís Drive and Seaview Avenue

Governorís Drive and Revere Street:

Sidewalk and curbing work at Read Street and Walden Street, August 5- August 30

Water main at Governorís Drive and Seaview Avenue, August 12-August 30

Paving at Read, Walden, Lincoln, Governorís Drive and Seaview Avenue is scheduled to be completed by September 13th.

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FEMA is currently re-mapping the Town of Winthrop for a new flood map. Over the past few years, Councilor Craig Mael has been watching this development as it creates an issue for many of Winthropís residents. According to his information, the new flood map review process is underway. It will take some time but in mid to late 2014 the new maps could be in effect.

The real issue for homeowners is the cost of the new insurance, which your mortgage company may require you to obtain. This can be expensive. According to Mr. Maelís insurance contacts, if you presently have flood insurance you are grandfathered into the lower rate. If you are placed in a flood zone and you are not covered, the rate can be much higher. The time to react and educate yourself is now.

Reach out immediately to your insurance agent and become involved in this process. The cost can be as much as several thousand per year. Be wise, be aware and get educated today! For more information, you can visit http://www.craigmael.com

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Craig Mael has challenged all citizens to help the Town by cleaning up the weeds that have grown around sidewalks, curbs and tree's. If you have or are willing to plant the area around the tree's or tree cutouts that are on or near your property and send a picture to Craig, he will give a $25.00 cash award to the best one. The photos need to be submitted by August 31st. The award will be given at the first Town Council Meeting in September. More information will be available on his web site http://www.craigmael.com

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Winthrop Restaurant Week

August 18-22 & 25-29

The event restaurant-goers have been salivating for is coming! The Winthrop Chamber of Commerce is proud to put on the 2013 “Winthrop Restaurant Week”. Running for two weeks, from Sunday, August 18 through Thursday, August 22 and Sunday, August 25 to Thursday, August 29, diners will enjoy three-course dinner specials for $20.13 at Winthropís finest restaurants.

“Our goal in putting on this event is to let patrons know what excellent restaurants Winthrop has to offer,” said Eric Gaynor, executive director of the Winthrop Chamber of Commerce. “Our event will coincide with Bostonís Restaurant Week. However, we believe ours is a much better value with no tolls, ease of parking, friendly service, and excellent food.”

Restaurant Week is an easy and economical way to sample new restaurants and visit old favorites as chefs prepare delectable meals. The three-course prix fixe dinners include an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. This cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion and does not include tax, gratuity, or beverages.

“Winthropís dining scene has been getting a lot of attention lately,” said Gaynor. “The town was profiled as a ëDelicious Destinationí by TV Diner and the Phantom Gourmet has several favorites here.”

“We think that Restaurant Week will be an opportunity for everyone to enjoy what Winthrop has to offer. They will be delighted at the variety of cuisine and the talented chefs we have here.”

To register please leave your name with the correct spelling and indicate the number of people in the household including adults, children and seniors 60 and over. Due to the fact that we are holding several distributions throughout Massachusetts when calling please be sure to state that you will be attending the Boston distribution.

All participants need to bring verification of veteran status DD214 and if married to a veteran a copy of a marriage certificate.

programs, Winthrop Parents Network and other local resources will be available for information. Veteran parents can answer questions about drop-off, classrooms, and PTO activities.

Sponsored by the GFB PTO

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Like us on Facebook: Fort Banks PTO

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Neighbor2Neighbor will sponsor a Pizza Party Fundraiser for the Capobianco-Dalton Family on Sunday, August 25th from 4 ñ 7 PM at the Robert A. DeLeo Senior Center.~ Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.~~ Tickets are on sale at the Winthrop Book Depot, the Senior Center and Kathyís Place Youth Center.~ ~Tickets will also be sold at Michaelís Mall on Saturday, August 10th and August 17th from 10 AM to 1 PM.~ Come to the Pizza Party and make a contribution and buy some raffle tickets.~ For more information, please call Judie at 617-462-5719 or Mary Lou at 617-846-8838.

Mark your calendar!~ Local historian Jeremy D'Entremont will talk about "Haunted Lighthouses of New England" on October 21st at the Orient Heights Yacht Club.~ Sponsored by the Friends of Belle Isle Marsh.